PoliticsPublic agencies ‘finding it unaffordable to increase pay ranges’Automatic pay rises are under threat in the public service.19 Feb 07:01 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook IslandsForeign Minister: there are 'challenges in the Government-to-Government relationship'.19 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown announces he is running for re-election as Mayor of AucklandWayne Brown said "I'm asking Aucklanders to back me to finish the job that I started three years ago." Video / Alex BurtonWatch19 Feb 04:39 AM
PoliticsGreen MP accuses Peters of ‘explicitly xenophobic’ comments, calls for PM to step in'Silence is complicity, right?'19 Feb 03:31 AM
PoliticsHistoric Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fightersThe Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.18 Feb 07:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman reconsiders KiwiRail’s bid to keep ‘excessive’ consultant spend secretFinance Minister Nicola Willis has said the cost is 'excessive and not justifiable'. 18 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsManurewa Marae inquiry: PM ‘shocked’ at data scandal, Hipkins calls it an ‘alarm bell’The inquiry has already claimed one scalp.18 Feb 04:56 AM
PoliticsMinister ‘pretty certain’ bird flu outbreak overAndrew Hoggard warns another incursion of a different strain is likely.18 Feb 04:36 AM
PoliticsForeign Minister calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal releasedThe deal has been at the centre of tensions between the Cook Islands and NZ.18 Feb 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defenceThe Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.18 Feb 03:51 AM
New ZealandInquiry finds failures with public agencies’ protection of personal informationPublic Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said some agencies failed to protect people's personal information. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Feb 02:52 AM
PoliticsManurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on swordThe failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.18 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal informationPublic Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.Watch18 Feb 12:13 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policyPotaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'18 Feb 12:09 AM
PoliticsLabour condemns Govt 'covering up' bootcamp re-offending as speculation swirlsPM Christopher Luxon defends the level of detail that's being released.18 Feb 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generationIt says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.17 Feb 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPublic Service boss mulls axing govt departments, PM reactsPublic Service Commissioner considers culling entities to tackle double-ups, waste.17 Feb 11:30 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister ‘very willing’ to explore new offence for protests outside private residencesThe Justice Minister says these kinds of protests are becoming more frequent.17 Feb 10:11 PM
PoliticsLuxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to UkrainePM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.17 Feb 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spendingThe agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Prime Minister’s long, slow walk to oblivionOPINON: The PM's Act and NZ First problems are far more damaging than he seems to know. 17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsKieran McAnulty wants guarantee ratepayers aren’t helping plug Health NZ’s deficitKieran McAnulty fears tens of millions in ratepayer funds will head out of Masterton.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon not ruling out directly appointing public service chief executivesThe PM would not rule out directly appointing them himself either.17 Feb 06:08 AM
PoliticsGovernment to invest in conservation tourismThe government is investing $30m to support conservation tourism. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Feb 05:13 AM
PoliticsPM hits back at Destiny Church over violent Rainbow protestPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Destiny Church members who stormed a library event in West Auckland on Saturday crossed the line. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry companyThe company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries. 17 Feb 03:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM hits back at Destiny Church after violent Auckland Rainbow event protestThe Prime Minister said Destiny Church's actions were 'not the Kiwi way'.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch17 Feb 01:10 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsSeymour says there was ‘overlap’ during teacher only-day crackdown, no overstepHe stressed teacher-only days need the Minister of Education's approval.16 Feb 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour MP on cancer battle and the support getting her throughLemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMP Lemauga Lydia Sosene returns to workLabour MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene talks about her recovery from cancer. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcementPM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 12:31 AM
Politics‘Overstepping’: Education Minister backtracks David Seymour’s teacher-only day crackdown'I think he knew at the time he was overstepping ...'15 Feb 11:09 PM